Cheshunt dad stabbed in Essex was 'life and soul of his family'

An 18 year old has been charged with murdering Max Richardson in Joyner's Field on August 21st

Max Richardson died from a single stab wound in Joyner's field on August 21st
Published 7th Sep 2023

The family of a man killed in Harlow two weeks ago say he was “the life and soul of us all”.

Max Richardson, who was 35 and from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, was fatally assaulted in Joyners Field at around 11pm on Monday 21 August.

He sustained a single stab wound and died a short time later.

In a statement his family said: “Our beloved Max. Son, Fiancé, Father, Brother, Friend. Taken too soon from us all.

“Max, the life and soul of us all.

“Always will be in the hearts of his family and his children who miss him dearly.

“Words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling right now.

“He will be solely remembered for the person that he was. Funny, caring and always there for his young children.

“Rest in peace now our beloved Max, always and forever in our thoughts and hearts.”

Tieran Carmody, 18, of Berecroft, Harlow has been charged with his murder.

He is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 24 October.

Two other people arrested in connection with our investigation – a 57-year-old man and an 18-year-old man – have both been released on bail until 1 November while enquiries continue.

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